Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club - Gator/Panther Course
About
Located just northwest of Tampa, Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club sprawls across the lush landscape of the west Florida coast. The club offers three nines: the Gator, the Panther, and the Bobcat. The nines can be played individually for a quick round or in three different 18-hole combinations. The Gator/Panther layout offers a good balance of challenges and player-friendly features. Narrow, tree-lined fairways are complemented by generous landing areas. There are sparkling lakes and ponds that come into play on a few holes and strategically placed bunkers are situated along the greensides. In addition to the three golf courses, Silver Dollar boasts one of the area's most extensive practice facilities, which includes a full driving range, two putting greens, a pitching and chipping green with a sandtrap, and three practice holes.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6489 yards | 71.0 | 119 |
| White | 72 | 6101 yards | 69.0 | 113 |
| Gold | 72 | 5429 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 72 | 4510 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.8/120 | 330 | 127 | 430 | 492 | 356 | 175 | 405 | 576 | 360 | 3251 | 384 | 123 | 440 | 195 | 396 | 373 | 512 | 595 | 185 | 3203 | 6454 |
| White M: 69.3/117 | 319 | 118 | 415 | 421 | 348 | 160 | 370 | 500 | 352 | 3003 | 375 | 116 | 390 | 174 | 348 | 360 | 463 | 577 | 171 | 2974 | 5977 |
| Gold M: 65.4/110 | 300 | 113 | 400 | 403 | 330 | 117 | 340 | 493 | 296 | 2792 | 319 | 110 | 340 | 152 | 320 | 313 | 416 | 527 | 140 | 2637 | 5429 |
| Red M: 61.9/104 W: 65.1/109 | 239 | 100 | 300 | 343 | 304 | 99 | 256 | 446 | 270 | 2357 | 295 | 103 | 295 | 106 | 229 | 262 | 352 | 437 | 74 | 2153 | 4510 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by bagmm17 on 02/18/2026
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Photo submitted by LadyJamie on 01/10/2026
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Photo submitted by MrSKasica2021 on 10/28/2025
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Photo submitted by MrSKasica2021 on 10/28/2025
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photo by Scott Welch Photo submitted by Greens4Greens on 12/05/2021
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photo by Scott Welch Photo submitted by Greens4Greens on 12/05/2021
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Photo submitted by JJV616 on 07/20/2020
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Photo submitted by Jrome585 on 03/17/2020
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Photo submitted by webbknight on 10/25/2015
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We can then all over the course Photo submitted by Gilbert3585586 on 05/27/2013
Worth the play for the right price
This course is no Pinehurst by any means but for a cheap and quick round this is most definitely not a bad course to play. I can’t recall too many memorable holes but I know there were some good ones. Overall it’s a pretty generic course but I had a great time playing it.
Overall Good
Played at 8AM and we had a fantastic time. Greens were in good condition and so were fairways, some tee boxes were sandy. Good mix of challenging holes, like the almost 600 yarder. Just play it.
Silver Dollar
The course was long, fairways and greens were in good shape
People were friendly and accommodating
It is always in good condition
We have been playing this course every time we come to Florida. Compare to lot of other course around this always are in good shape.
Then is it a really nice place with nice and friendly people’s.
Needs TLC
Played the day of a tournament and we were on one of the 9 holes that's used for that purpose(I think).Just needed a little more care all around.Still a good track.
First time on Bobcat
We played on a day where there was a tornament, so we had to play bobcat and panther. Bobcat needs some work probably is a course that isn't used unless there is tournaments. Overall Panther Gator is awesome. We will play
Silver Dollar Day
I’ve played this course before and it seems to always be in good shape. A lot of locals play here but theyre all friendly. I’d definitely keep coming back.
Rude staff
Old guy (senile?) in pro shop tried to tell me I was late for my tee time ( I wasn't). Overall incredibly poor attitude. Must have to be a geriatric in order to receive courteous and respectful service. Previously liked the course and recommended it to friends, but will have to tell them to avoid playing there. Will never play there again.
Need to CLEAR THE CLUMPS OF GRASS...PLAY THIS COURSE
Upon turning onto the access road, one is struck with the sounds of gun fire coming from the shooting club across the road...reception was neutral as I was early, and was able to get out to the starter early...hit a small bucket into range that was being MINED...per the Pro Shop...would call it, being dug up...the course was interesting in that, due to the recent rain levels, the grass must have exploded in growth...since there were GRASS CLIPPINGS LEFT EVERY WHERE...sadly, add in the FL sun, and what happens is they turn to garden compost quickly and the attendant smell was noticable...course could do with some updating of signage for directions to each hole...ICE WATER for drinking/towel wetting was available...all in all, a good value, but needs to get a large blower to move that grass off the fairways...and the homes are modular and carts will be passing directly outside some back yards...still, all in all, a good day...just the grass left to basically rot...easily fixed with a large blower...PLAY THIS COURSE WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE
Good place for cattle and sheep
No grass on fairways, Greens are slow and bumpy. Hard to hit good ground stokes when you are hitting off hardpan 90 percent of the time.
Comments from staff killed for me
First off, the course was fine. Green were in fair to good condition and rolled well. The fairways were wide and challenging enough to keep you on your game. What bothered me and the reason I won't return or recommend it was due to what the guy on staff said to my question about discounts for veterans and military. I asked the lady that was helping me about it and she said no they don't have any. I was cool with that. For some reason he felt it necessary to add "No, but we do have a rewards program that benefits everybody". We'll, hmmm, that didn't sit well with me mainly because of his tone. I know golf courses are privately owned and they can do whatever they want. But, you don't have to respond to a question with any sort of attitude when asked.
Value course
Greens were in very good condition. Fairways had grass. Pace of play was excellent. Not your favorite course, but a fun course to play anytime
Greens fair
Nice layout however greens are slow and bumpy Greens needs to be cut and rolled Otherwise had a great time. Will play again
John from MI
The tee boxes were mostly sand (not good) The greens on the Gator were very spotty but no bare spots normal speed. The tee boxes on the Panther were better but not much The greens on the Panther were much better than the Gator. Flat course the ball would roll for ever. There were not markers on the tee boxes indicating water in play around the green . I might come back because the price was right to see if it looks better in the summer
I agree that guy in the pro shop has a bad attitude however the course layout is great